Saturday, January 31, 2009

1979 I. H. Hall, Sr. House

79 0131 04January 31, 1979The I. H. Hall, Sr. house on Georgia Avenue dated back to 1908. A standard L-shaped structure with chimneys on the two side gables. Clayton Stephens told me that Mr. Hall moved to Soperton from Dodge County. His sons became prominent in the community. Banker R. A. Perry told me of having lunch with Mr. Hall and Mrs. Dolly every Friday -- a big baked fish. The house was never painted inside, but when Mrs. Dolly insisted enough, Mr. Hall hired painters who took lots of time painting and delaying on the front. That would alleviate Mrs. Dolly's pressing. The painters moved on before the job was done.The Hall's unplanted garden spot (adjoining our backyard) was a playground for me and my siblings when we were growing up.After Mrs. Dolly and her sister, Lee Gillis, were both deceased, I bought the property and later sold the house to Willie Shivers, Jr., who moved it to First St. (now MLK Drive).

About Me

"First of all, I'm a mutation.
At least that's what one of my doctors said.
I'm an Army veteran and I hope to one day receive compensation for disabilities caused by my Army service so I can afford more time for blogging and other pursuits," is the first notation I made about me for my blog.
Now, I have changed. I'm tired of pursuing justice as a veteran. I'm a life member of VFW and NAAV. I'm pleased with the good medical care by the VA. I now have Social Security and Medicare. The money isn't great, but it's good to have time for blogging and other pursuits, such as Google, Facebook, photography - old and new, old codgers and young codgers. Life is good!